“The Fusion Beast Clan? What is that?”
Chen Ping forced himself to calm down, but his voice already carried a chill.
He had never heard Lietian or Shiyan, or any of the others, mention this group in detail.
Seeing this, Ling Yunzi knew the news had struck Chen Ping hard and quickly explained, “Friend Chen, please remain calm. The Fusion Beast Clan is a special group within the Myriad Beast Sect.”
“The laws of the Tenth Heaven are unique. When humans, demons, and beasts intermarry, their offspring have a certain chance of mutation. Although they can inherit some talents from both sides and possess strong physiques, their intelligence often develops incompletely. They are easily swayed by emotions and tend to act extreme.”
“There are quite a few of them in the Myriad Beast Sect, but because of their impure bloodline and unpredictable temperament, they have always been ostracised by the pure-blooded beasts. Their status is low, and they mostly perform menial labour.”
“Who would have thought… the Myriad Soul Demon Sect could be so vicious as to target them!”
After listening, Chen Ping understood clearly.
This was clearly that old devil Hunsha using the same method against them!
Chen Ping had incited the Xuantian Sword Sect to attack the Demon Sect, so Hunsha incited internal rebellion within the Myriad Beast Sect!
What had happened to Lietian, Shiyan, and Yingwu?
What about Elder Xiongtuo?
And the familiar disciples of the Myriad Beast Sect?
A strong surge of worry and anger rose in Chen Ping’s chest.
“Sect Leader Ling, I must head to the Myriad Beast Sect immediately!”
Chen Ping said firmly, with none of his previous laziness remaining. “I absolutely cannot sit by and do nothing about the affairs of the Myriad Beast Sect!”
Ling Yunzi had expected this and, after a moment’s thought, said solemnly, “Friend Chen values loyalty and righteousness. I admire that. The sudden change in the Myriad Beast Sect, with the Fusion Beast Clan colluding with the Myriad Soul Demon Sect, is now a fact.”
“If they manage to fully establish themselves, the neighbour of our Xuantian Sword Sect will no longer be the Myriad Beast Sect that we could win over as an ally, but the Fusion Beast Holy Sect, a puppet of the Demon Sect!”
“At that point, our sect would be attacked from both front and rear. The situation would be dire!”
He looked at Chen Ping with sincere eyes. “For public or private reasons, our Xuantian Sword Sect should assist.”
“Thus, I will send a team of elite disciples, led by Shuang’er, to accompany Friend Chen to the Myriad Beast Mountain Range. Firstly, to help you search for Sect Leader Lietian’s whereabouts, and secondly, to scout the situation and see if we can seize any opportunities.”
“Father! You want me to go with him?”
Ling Shuang was immediately unhappy upon hearing this and pointed at Chen Ping. “He is only at the seventh level of the Immortal Realm. What use could he be there? I would have to protect him? I am not going!”
“Nonsense!”
Ling Yunzi rebuked her. “Friend Chen’s strength is not something you can casually speculate about.”
“On the Crimson Blood Plain, it was Friend Chen who forced Hunsha to retreat with a single palm! Many disciples witnessed this with their own eyes. How could it be false?”
“I am sending you to follow him so that you can gain experience and temper yourself, and also to represent our Xuantian Sword Sect in forming good ties with Friend Chen and the remaining forces of the Myriad Beast Sect! This concerns the greater interests of the sect. You cannot be wilful!”
Ling Shuang was scolded by her father, and especially upon hearing that Hunsha had been forced back by a single palm, her pretty face was filled with disbelief.
She looked Chen Ping up and down again, unable to connect this ordinary-looking youth in a green robe with the one who had repelled the notoriously vicious Demon Sect Leader.
But her father spoke with certainty, so she had no choice but to believe it.
She bit her lip. Though still unconvinced in her heart, she dared not openly defy her father’s orders and could only reply sullenly, “Yes, daughter obeys.”
At this moment, Chen Ping’s was preoccupied with the Myriad Beast Sect and paid no attention to Ling Shuang’s attitude. He cupped his hands towards Ling Yunzi and said, “In that case, many thanks for Sect Leader Ling’s assistance. There is no time to lose. We should set off immediately.”
“Good! Shuang’er, go at once and select twenty alert, capable disciples skilled in concealment and tracking to depart with Friend Chen. All actions are to follow Friend Chen’s arrangements!” Ling Yunzi issued the order decisively.
“Yes.” Ling Shuang accepted the order reluctantly and left. Before going, she glared fiercely at Chen Ping once more.
